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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 8000

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 8000 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JX305
Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8000
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 8000 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the FujiFilm JX300 versus Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was announced 19 months after the 8000 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the JX300 matches up vs the 8000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Olympus 8000

 JX300 8000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the FujiFilm JX300

 8000 JX300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus 8000

 JX300 8000 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 enjoys outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus 8000 has measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the JX300 and the 8000.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 8000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and 8000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and 8000.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the FujiFilm JX300 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern JX300 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX300
Portrait photography with Olympus 8000
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography factors
Olympus 8000 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition in class (130g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography features
Olympus 8000 Sports photography features
31
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography highlights
Olympus 8000 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competition in class (130g)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery power (180 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
61
environment sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX300
Landscape photography with Olympus 8000
32
fairly wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
35
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 8000 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus 8000
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Alternative name FinePix JX305 mju Tough 8000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1/4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 182 grams (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $110 $380